on Friday December 22, three customers watched three employees rushing to clean up and close…read more After being completely ignored a few minutes it was time to leave. I get wanting to go home, ignoring people is rude.

I have been goIng to Max's Market for years and years. This is the shop in Bloor West Village to…read moreget fancy schmancy ingredients, like champagne vinegar and de puy lentils. Max's has a fine selection of (expensive) cheeses and deli meats, my issue is that if you have a question about a cheese or the origin of one of the meats, the staff look at you with blank stares. The lack of knowledge of the counter staff is unfortunate in a shop full of wonderful products that could be up-sold to customers with just a bit of enthusiasm. The prepared foods are what I started going to Max's for. Years ago, I loved the guacamole, now, I find it diluted with too much sour cream. The indian prepared food is delicious, and the price is comparable to getting delivery. I am happy to have Max's Market in my life, but feel that a specialty food store should have knowledgable staff who are totally gung-ho about food.

The bread is delicious and fresh and the baked treats are pretty good. This is a solid go-to…read morebakery. A couple picky notes from me: the setting for the bread slice machine is thicker than I'd like and you can't ask for it thinner. For some reason, the peanut butter chocolate triangles aren't as good here as they are on Queen - the filling is super gummy instead of chewy and crispy.

Always delicious and the staff are so helpful. I'm a huge fan of their triple chocolate brownies…read moreand cinnamon buns. Coffee is good, too. If you're looking for a sweet or savoury treat in the west end, this is your spot!

The Runnymede United church parking lot hosts this popular neighborhood market, which welcomes…read morelocal vendors from the GTA, Niagara and beyond each week from May to October. Every week, you'll find live music, family activities, fresh fruits and veggies, pastries and some tasty dishes being cooked on-site. Arrive early, because this market gets picked over pretty quickly!

This is a mid-size, fully-stocked outdoor market that caters to the mostly condo-dwelling crowd…read more Great local produce is the star of the show; from fresh berries and peaches, to unusual micro-greens or gigantic leafy veggies, it's all affordable and beautiful. There's also a good variety of non-produce items, from both startups and a few established brands: Discover small-batch hummus and dips, vegan cookies, kombucha, fair-trade chocolate, maple syrup, jam, honey, and empanadas. Most Saturdays, Great Lakes Brewery, Reid's Distillery, and Pilliteri Estates Winery are also on site. The pretzel bread tent usually has a long line that moves quickly. Definitely get in this line! Known for authentic plain, sweet or savoury pretzels, the vendor also offers buns, focaccia, custard tarts, butter tarts, donuts and more. Hungry already? There are few onsite takeaway vendors for BBQ, momo, tacos, Caribbean plates, smoothies and even popsicles. Loads of parking very nearby. If you really took your time, you could spend an hour here and skip the grocery store for the week.

So this is a tough one because I'm impartial to this gem but this year has been hard to judge with…read morereduced access and less vendors . Normally this is. a great market with about 20-30 vendors including a great butcher, Cheese boutique , baked goods, even a portable knife sharpening shop. there are now more vendors selling cooked food options but Leslieville market is still better for that I'd your looking for that. Mad Mexican, Momo's, Empanadas are at both of these markets actually. the huge upside to this market is ita location with lots of pre and post walking and activity to be had in this area..and LOTS of parking.

Cute little cheese shop. A little on the bare-bones side because the selection is not the greatest…read more Prices were average and the service was polite and efficient. I enjoyed 3/4 of the cheeses I bought. I would return but would probably not go out of the way to grab from here.

I went to buy cheese curds in order to make a most special poutine... Now, you may be thinking all…read morepoutine is special, but that was more so. Anyway - I wanted good cheese curds, so I sought out a delightful cheese shop hoping they would have the good stuff. I called in advance, and all that - but after my hour spent walking over, I was directed towards the little fridge they had. This should be a tip off - good curds should never be in the fridge, and need to be 24 hours fresh. These were not those. So - I have no knowledge of anything but the curds - but, if those curds are any indication about the rest of their products, I'd stay away. I was burned once. That was enough for me. I'll not be back.

This is my new favourite Farmers' Market! The family-friendly vibes at this park are always…read morewelcoming, but yesterday was my first time experience the market. My hungry hippo and I got the delicious organic popsicles, and then I couldn't resist the 3/$5 pierogi deal at the table right next door. I will certainly be returning for produce, lamb and just about everything else you need to start your week off right. What a perfect little Monday pocket of Parkdale!

What a gem! This place knocked my socks off…read more I've been to the park many times but the other week, I happened to stumble upon the farmer's market! I am a big fan of Dufferin Grove and found this one to be right up to par, with a lot of the same smiling faces and many new supplies to meet! It was the eve of Thanksgiving Monday. I ended up picking up some sunchokes, fresh dill and blue oyster mushrooms from a fabulous mushroom man. There are a great variety of booths and you can get many hot items too, so it would just be a great place to stop by for a good snack or dinner. The piece de resistance? Upon walking up to Oakridge's Finest booth, I saw pumpkin pie! We locked eyes and the man said, "My wife baked these this morning and these are my last two pies". SOLD. sold. sold. My friend picked up the second last one. He held onto them for us while we continued our shopping. And that, my friends, is why farmer's markets are the best.

The Tortellini brings me back to when I was in Bologna!! I will only purchase them here....frozen…read moresupermarket ones will never be the same. It like your Nonna making them! I have also purchased the meat lasagna and gnocchi! Worth the money!! The owner is very friendly as well! Very helpful!

Great little shop that has been in business for decades. Their homemade pasta is excellent but…read moretheir chicken scallopini with mushrooms is awesome and my go to when I have company. It is an old mom and pop shop and they don't take credit cards or debit...good ol cash and cheques. The place is spotless.

Should be able to leave zero stars for a non-existent location.There hasn't been an Urban Market in…read moredowntown Oshawa for more than a year now. The owner has left the country. Too bad, would have been nice.

Urban Market Picks is a one stop shopping experience where you can find items like gourmet food…read moreproducts, home decor, personal care and homemade goods. What makes this shopping experience unique is the emphasis of shop local with products from vendor of Durham Region. The space is clean, spacious and well organized. For artisanal and fresh produce: maple syrup, coffee, baked goods, cold pressed juice, honey, cheese, hot sauces, cured meat and more. Located conveniently in Downtown Oshawa. I highly recommend dropping by and I assure you that you will have so much fun shopping here!

I was so happy when this T&T opened by Sankofa Square! T&T has always been by go-to for fresh…read moreproduce, meats, skincare, and my favourite Asian snacks. The layout of the store is very easy to navigate and they are always stocked with everything I'm looking for. Whenever I go, I can't help but purchase items outside of my grocery list because it feels like there's just an endless array of desserts & foods that pique my interest. The checkout line can get long in the evenings, but it moves quite fast. I especially love their bakery and ready-made food section; both very convenient for when I'm looking for something fast and delicious. They sell fresh made $5 sticky rice rolls and jian bing near the entrance, such a steal! There is also a seating area on the ground floor where you can enjoy your food.

Very convenient location near College Station or Dundas Station. If you live nearby or work nearby,…read morethis is a good place for some Asian grocery or regular produce. They manage to cramp all the inventory into every available space. They even have space for live seafood. I bought some reheatable bao from the hot food section, it was ok. Too much bread. Everything else is good though. Because the store space is so small and location is very popular, you should expect some wait time during checkout.